Hyatt Place brings new accommodations to Post Falls

Hyatt Place Post Falls / Coeur d’Alene is now open, the first location for the hotel chain in North Idaho.

Health subsidies expire

Millions head into 2026 with steep insurance hikes

It comes at the start of a high-stakes midterm election year, with affordability — including the cost of health care — topping the list of voters’ concerns.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Sandpoint bounces back from early shooting woes to down Wenatchee

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Sandpoint bounces back from early shooting woes to down Wenatchee

Thank you for a great year

Growth, education among year's headlines

The year had no shortage of headlines.

Photos of 2025 by Daily Inter Lake photographer Casey Kreider

A compilation of favorite photos from the year 2025 taken by Daily Inter Lake photographer Casey Kreider.

Tesla loses title as world's biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row

Tesla lost its crown as the world's bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk's right-wing politics, expiring U.S. tax breaks for buyers and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a second year in a row.

Peanut gallery heckle not appreciated

A disorderly man was given a lifetime ban from a sandwich establishment, where he allegedly refused to leave and wasn’t a customer. Someone at the scene reportedly told the Whitefish Police Department that he came in to get change for the laundromat ...

Feline fine: Cats fans descend on Nashville for FCS championship game

Before her daughter became smitten with Montana State center JT Reed — and before getting married by an Elvis impersonator — Molly Garrison became a hardcore Bobcat fan.

Full Circle: Lamson, Vigen first met in 2019; now the QB has MSU’s offense humming

NASHVILLE — The fact that Justin Lamson has been such a good fit at Montana State doesn’t really surprise Bobcat coach Brent Vigen, who clocked his quarterback back when Lamson was in high school.

Huskies hold off late comeback by Tigers

OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies (3-6) overcame the Ephrata Tigers (2-7) 61-57 after a late comeback attempt by the Tigers. Huskies Head Coach Juan Garcia was pleased with the composure his players showed Friday.

PHOTOS: Bobcats at FCS Championship media day

Montana State University gets a first look at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville on Saturday, Jan. 3 ahead of the FCS Championship game against Illinois State.

Mark Henry Cataldo, 75

Mark Henry Cataldo passed away on Dec. 29, 2025, at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Mark was born on April 14, 1950, in Summit, N.J., to Hank and Millie Cataldo.

Montana State raising funds to help Spirit of the West marching band attend Jan. 5 national championship game

BOZEMAN — Montana State University is raising funds to offset costs for the Spirit of the West marching band to accompany the Bobcats as they play for the FCS national football championship in Nashville, Tennessee, on Jan. 5.

Moses Lake Police Department logs for Dec. 26, 2025 - Jan. 1, 2026

The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

David Thompson SAR memorializes Daryl Anderson

Anderson, who died a little more than 2 1/2 years ago, was remembered fondly by family members and those who worked with him in SAR work and local law enforcement.

Decades of consistency

Reim’s leadership left a lasting mark, city staff, community members say.

EPHRATA — On a cold winter morning, the executive team gathers as they always do, Tuesday at City Hall. And as they always did, Mayor Bruce Reim listens first — head tilted, eyes narrowed, taking in the latest on crews, contracts, permitting and plans. Only this time, there’s a coda.

Premier Tire brings full-service expertise to Ponderay

Premier Tire expands with a new Ponderay location opening Jan. 2, offering full-service tire care, financing options and competitive pricing for the Sandpoint area.

2026: Some advice as we head into the new year

2026: Some advice as we head into the new year

Bobcats, Redbirds remember Dec. 6 well

The Montana State Bobcats have won 13 straight football games, which is rare, but they struggled in a couple this season, which isn’t rare for any program.